Posting Number G/R24568P
Working Title Post-Doctoral Associate - Mani
Department ENGR-Chem Material & Biomed
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About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website https://engineering.uga.edu/
Employment Type Employee
Additional Schedule Information
40 hours per week. Full-time position.
Advertised Salary $48,000-$50,000, based on experience
Anticipated Start Date 04/01/2024
Posting Date 02/06/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
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Location of Vacancy Athens Area
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Duties/Responsibilities
Conducting cutting-edge research and preparing educational/training materials and other resources for stakeholders in the digital technologies and other cutting edge tools, such as life cycle assessment applied to sustainable agriculture.
Percentage of time 40
Duties/Responsibilities
Organizing and preparing research activities, analyzing research results and disseminating research outcomes within the timeline/due dates.
Percentage of time 20
Duties/Responsibilities
Writing and publishing quarterly research reports, manuscripts, technical reports/white papers, and research grants.
Percentage of time 20
Duties/Responsibilities
Training and mentoring graduate students, undergraduate research assistants, and other staff participating in the grant research activities.
Percentage of time 10
Duties/Responsibilities
Communicating regularly with the project team and research collaborators and funding agencies if needed
Percentage of time 5
Duties/Responsibilities
Managing research labs and instrument inventories and Other tasks as assigned by the PI
Percentage of time 5
Classification Title Post-Doctoral Associate AD
FLSA Exempt
UGA Job Code
FTE 1.0
Minimum Qualifications
Position Summary
Applications are being accepted for a Postdoctoral Research Associate position with the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. Candidates with a Ph.D. in agricultural, bio, food, chemical or other engineering/agricultural sciences or related disciplines and who have experiences in digital agricultural technologies including robotics, machine learning tools, modeling and simulation, precision agriculture, sustainable and circular agricultural systems are encouraged to apply.
This position will provide excellent opportunities for the candidate to work with an interdisciplinary team of researchers and other industry stakeholders, mentor graduate and undergraduate students, and build strong professional skills. The candidate with exceptional publication records, strong motivation to develop and disseminate digital technologies with diverse-range of stakeholders and agricultualists, and strong project management skills are preferred.
The initial appointment is full-time for one year, and the possibility of renewal is subject to project needs, satisfactory performance in year 1, and continued funding.
Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
Physical Demands
Standard for a lab and office environment.
Is this a Position of Trust? No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources? No
Does this position require a P-Card? No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No
Is driving a requirement of this position? No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care? No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications) No
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Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name Amanda Mooney
Recruitment Contact Email afm19918@uga.edu
Recruitment Contact Phone 706-542-5263
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